St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is a Catholic secondary school in Nowra, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1028, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 935 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Nowra NSW 2541. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St John the Evangelist Catholic High School compares
By ICSEA, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School ranks 227th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Shoalhaven High School, a government secondary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St John the Evangelist Catholic High School scores 1028, near average.
Enrolment and location
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Nowra
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is located in Nowra, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,037/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 9,956.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nowra suburb profileSchools near St John the Evangelist Catholic High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St John the Evangelist Catholic High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoalhaven High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 0.5 km | 862 | 166 lower | 610 |
| Nowra Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Nowra | 1.3 km | 1033 | 5 higher | 572 |
| Nowra East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra East | 1.6 km | 784 | 244 lower | 420 |
| Nowra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nowra | 2.0 km | 904 | 124 lower | 517 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nowra | 2.7 km | 994 | 34 lower | 537 |
| Nowra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nowra | 2.9 km | 944 | 84 lower | 777 |
| Illaroo Road Public SchoolGovernment Primary · North Nowra | 4.4 km | 992 | 36 lower | 451 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St John the Evangelist Catholic High School a government school?
No, St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St John the Evangelist Catholic High School offer?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School offers 7-12.
What is St John the Evangelist Catholic High School's ICSEA score?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School has an ICSEA score of 1028, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St John the Evangelist Catholic High School?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School has 935 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St John the Evangelist Catholic High School?
The nearest schools to St John the Evangelist Catholic High School are Shoalhaven High School (0.5 km), Nowra Christian School (1.3 km), Nowra East Public School (1.6 km).
Where is St John the Evangelist Catholic High School located?
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School is located in Nowra, NSW 2541. Visit the school website at http://www.sjedow.catholic.edu.au.
St John the Evangelist Catholic High School official website